It was formed following the October 1998 meeting of the Massachusetts State Poetry Society. The name refers
to the waterfront communities of:

Chelsea, Revere, East Boston, and Winthrop

Chapter meetings are held twice a month at the Winthrop Public Library. Sessions include readings and gentle
critique of members new or revised work as well as news and discussion of events in the poetry world.

Beverley Barnes is the Director of
the Wordcrafters Chapter of the Massachusetts State Poetry Society

At Wordcrafter Chapter meetings, programs
on poetry subjects and poets are presented by members - Poetic forms are discussed - critiques on attendees poems are given and attendees have informal discussions about
writing subjects.